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Below is the full text of Tom Watson's memorial lecture marking the 25th anniversary of John Smith's death. Thank you. Dianne, thank you for that generous introduction. I want to pay tribute to your long service to the Fabian Society, to…
Tom Watson has released a video reacting to the news that seven MPs have quit the Labour Party today. In his statement, the deputy leader describes the decision taken by those seven MPs as "premature" and says this is a "moment for regret…
Below is the full text of Tom Watson's speech today on fixing the "distorted" digital market, previewed here. Hello, thanks for having me today, and thanks to Progressive Centre UK, particularly Matthew Laza, for hosting this important…
A nation trapped Good afternoon. Thanks to the Fabians, to Andrew and his team, for inviting me here today, and particularly to Ivana for that kind introduction. I’d also like to add my thanks to Kate Green, your outgoing Chair, who has…
The Competition and Markets Authority today did something that too many politicians over the last 30 years have failed to do: stand in the way of the Murdochs. Tasked with assessing the effect of the Fox takeover bid for Sky, the CMA’s…
This is the full statement published by Tom Watson, deputy leader and shadow culture secretary, after Theresa May vowed to over-turn last night's House of Lords vote in support of part two of the Leveson inquiry. Last night’s vote was a…
This is the full statement published by Tom Watson, deputy leader and shadow culture secretary, after Walt Disney agreed to buy 21st Century Fox's entertainment assets, including a stake in Sky, for £39bn. This is the end of an era for the…
Much has been written about the impact of technological change and the dystopian future we could all face as a result of the rise of the robots. It can sometimes feel like we are preparing for a world in which artificial intelligence…
This is the letter sent by Labour deputy leader Tom Watson to Theresa May tonight following the resignation of international development secretary Priti Patel. Dear Prime Minister, I am pleased to see that Priti Patel has resigned over…
This is the full letter sent by Tom Watson, Labour's deputy leader, to Marcial Boo, chief executive of IPSA, the parliamentary watchdog. Dear Mr Boo, For many years the parliamentary branch of Unite the Union have been arguing for official…
This is the full text of the speech delivered by Labour deputy leader and shadow culture secretary Tom Watson. Conference, thank you for being here. Thanks for your enthusiasm, for your passion, for all your hard work on behalf of the…
I took my kids to the One Love concert in Manchester last night. A lot of mum and dads did. Every parent, determined to give their children the lifetime of memories that help form well rounded adults. And the kids loved every minute of it…
